News for 'Jermain Defoe'

Jermain Defoe to rejoin Tottenham

Jermain Defoe to rejoin Tottenham

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

England striker Jermain Defoe will rejoin Tottenham Hotspur from Portsmouth after the Premier League clubs agreed a fee on Tuesday.

Defoe ruled out for 10 weeks

Defoe ruled out for 10 weeks

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe has been ruled out for up to 10 weeks after scans revealed a stress fracture in his right foot, the club said on Monday.

At 35, can Defoe rise in EPL scoring chart?

At 35, can Defoe rise in EPL scoring chart?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Jermain Defoe's childhood obsession with scoring goals has put him within reach of a top-five spot in the Premier League's all-time list

Defoe, Crouch strike against Spurs

Defoe, Crouch strike against Spurs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Jermain Defoe scored against his old club on Sunday to help earn Portsmouth a 2-0 Premier League victory at Fratton Park.

Defoe back for England at age of 34

Defoe back for England at age of 34

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe was recalled to the England squad at the age of 34 on Thursday ahead of next week's friendly in Germany and a World Cup qualifier at home to Lithuania.

Defoe to undergo groin surgery

Defoe to undergo groin surgery

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Jermain Defoe could play in Tottenham Hotspur's Champions league playoff against Swiss club Young Boys on Wednesday despite being booked in for groin surgery that will rule him out of England's forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers.

Defoe helps Tottenham draw Portsmouth

Defoe helps Tottenham draw Portsmouth

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Jermain Defoe scored his first goal since returning to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, firing an equaliser in a 1-1 draw against former club Portsmouth to lift his side off the bottom of the Premier League.

Defoe gets his teeth into Mascherano

Defoe gets his teeth into Mascherano

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

The Tottenham Hotspur striker was at the centre of controversy after admitting to biting the arm of Javier Mascherano on Sunday.

Defoe flying out as Rooney cover

Defoe flying out as Rooney cover

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

However, manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is defiantly optimistic Wayne Rooney can recover in time to play some part in the finals.

Defoe flying out as Rooney cover

Defoe flying out as Rooney cover

Rediff.com4 Jun 2006

Defoe double helps England hold Netherlands

Defoe double helps England hold Netherlands

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Substitute Jermain Defoe struck twice after the break to spare the blushes of England's defenders and earn Fabio Capello's side a 2-2 draw in a friendly with the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Wednesday. England were punished for two blunders at the back in the first half as they fell 2-0 behind through opportunist strikes from Dirk Kuyt and Rafael van der Vaart.

Defoe brace earns Villas-Boas first Spurs win

Defoe brace earns Villas-Boas first Spurs win

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Andre Villas-Boas secured his first Premier League victory as Tottenham Hotspur manager when his side outclassed Reading 3-1 on Sunday with two goals from England striker Jermain Defoe.

Defoe goal puts England into last 16

Defoe goal puts England into last 16

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Jermain Defoe rescued England's stuttering World Cup campaign with a first-half strike that was enough to beat Slovenia 1-0 in Group C on Wednesday and book a place in the second round.

Defoe can top Premier League scoring: Redknapp

Defoe can top Premier League scoring: Redknapp

Rediff.com22 Aug 2009

Tottenham Hotspur's in-form England striker Jermain Defoe can become Premier League top scorer this season, according to manager Harry Redknapp.

Defoe misses late penalty as Spurs draw

Defoe misses late penalty as Spurs draw

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

England striker Jermain Defoe missed a late penalty but Tottenham Hotspur's unbeaten run under new coach Juande Ramos remained intact after a 1-1 draw at West Ham United on Sunday.

'I want to stay at Spurs', says Defoe

'I want to stay at Spurs', says Defoe

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

England striker Jermain Defoe wants to remain at Tottenham Hotspur despite being told by manager Juande Ramos he can quit the English Premier League club.

Defoe scores five as Spurs demolish Wigan 9-1

Defoe scores five as Spurs demolish Wigan 9-1

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

England striker Jermain Defoe scored five second-half goals as an irresistible Tottenham Hotspur demolished Wigan Athletic 9-1 to go fourth in the Premier League on Sunday.

Everton draw with Spurs after Defoe penalty miss

Everton draw with Spurs after Defoe penalty miss

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Two goals in a frantic last 12 minutes and a stoppage-time penalty save by Tim Howard gave Everton a barely deserved but desperately needed 2-2 home Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

EPL: Defoe's goalscoring debut record ends as Sunderland lose

EPL: Defoe's goalscoring debut record ends as Sunderland lose

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Jermain Defoe's record of scoring on his first appearance for every club he has played for came to an end as Sunderland lost 2-1 at his former club Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday.

Defoe reveals threats from angry fans

Defoe reveals threats from angry fans

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe said Sunday he had received threats from Portsmouth fans furious about him seeking a return to Tottenham Hotspur one year after leaving the club.

Defoe brace carries England to victory

Defoe brace carries England to victory

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Jermain Defoe scored twice to lift England to a 3-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in a one-sided friendly.

FA Cup: Defoe hat-trick sinks Leeds

FA Cup: Defoe hat-trick sinks Leeds

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

A hat-trick by Jermain Defoe sent Tottenham Hotspur into the fifth round of the FA Cup on Wednesday as the Premier League side beat League One Leeds 3-1 away in a pulsating fourth-round replay. Leeds, going well in the third tier of English football, had knocked out Manchester United at Old Trafford in the previous round and snatched a 2-2 White Hart Lane draw in the original game.

EPL: QPR keen to sign Defoe in January transfer window

EPL: QPR keen to sign Defoe in January transfer window

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Queens Park Rangers will try to lure prolific FC Toronto striker Jermain Defoe back to the Premier League during the January transfer window if the price is right, the club's manager Harry Redknapp said on Thursday.

EPL PHOTOS: Defoe's cracker seals derby win for Sunderland; Spurs held

EPL PHOTOS: Defoe's cracker seals derby win for Sunderland; Spurs held

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Jermain Defoe made himself an instant Sunderland hero with a sensational volleyed goal to seal a vital 1-0 win over North East rivals Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday.

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland pull off shock win

EPL PHOTOS: Sunderland pull off shock win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe cashed in on a horrendous defensive mix-up to give his struggling side a much-needed 1-0 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Monday.

Europa League: Defoe strike puts Spurs on brink of knockout phase

Europa League: Defoe strike puts Spurs on brink of knockout phase

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Goals from Jan Vertonghen and Jermain Defoe left Tottenham Hotspur on the cusp of the Europa League knockout stages as four other clubs maintained perfect starts on Thursday.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal, Everton win; Defoe boosts Sunderland

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal, Everton win; Defoe boosts Sunderland

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Under-pressure Everton manager Roberto Martinez enjoyed some respite as his struggling side won for the first time in eight league matches.

Europa League: Tottenham inflict double pain on depleted Anzhi

Europa League: Tottenham inflict double pain on depleted Anzhi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Tottenham Hotspur exposed the weaknesses in Anzhi Makhachkala's star-shorn squad, winning 2-0 in Moscow to maintain their perfect start in the second round of Europa League group stage matches on Thursday.

EPL: Mata doubles earns Chelsea victory at Spurs

EPL: Mata doubles earns Chelsea victory at Spurs

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Two goals by Juan Mata helped leaders Chelsea to a 4-2 victory in a captivating London derby at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday as they maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League season.

Images: England survive, Argentina and Brazil win

Images: England survive, Argentina and Brazil win

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Substitute Jermain Defoe struck twice after the break to spare the blushes of England's defenders and earn Fabio Capello's side a 2-2 draw in a friendly with the Netherlands on Wednesday. European champions Spain struck three times in a devastating five-minute spell to come from behind and beat Macedonia 3-2, while striker Luis Fabiano scored just before halftime as Brazil beat Estonia 1-0 in a friendly.

England, USA make it to Round of 16

England, USA make it to Round of 16

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

England finally got the win they were seeking at the World Cup, advancing to the last 16 with a 1-0 win thanks to a first half goal from Jermain Defoe on Wednesday.

Spain to stage England friendly in Seville

Spain to stage England friendly in Seville

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Spain will play an international friendly against England in Seville in February after the visitors refused to play at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) said on Tuesday. In a statement, the RFEF said it had decided to hold the match at Sevilla's Sanchez Pizjuan stadium on February 11, without giving any further explanation.

League Cup: Tottenham thrash Burnley

League Cup: Tottenham thrash Burnley

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Tottenham Hotspur celebrated the return of England striker Jermaine Defoe on Tuesday by romping to a 4-1 semi-final first leg League Cup win over Burnley.

Gerrard to lead England at Euro 2012

Gerrard to lead England at Euro 2012

Rediff.com16 May 2012

England manager Roy Hodgson included Chelsea's John Terry, Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy in a 23-man squad with Steven Gerrard named as captain on Wednesday for next month's European Championship.

Adebayor's dash back set to lift Spurs

Adebayor's dash back set to lift Spurs

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor is racing to get back in time from the African Nations Cup with fellow forward Jermain Defoe ruled out for as long as three weeks for the striker-light club.

Clinical United dismantle Spurs, close in on City

Clinical United dismantle Spurs, close in on City

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Two Ashley Young goals helped Manchester United slice Manchester City's lead at the top of the Premier League to two points with a clinical 3-1 win at third-placed Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Redknapp, Parker complete unique double for Spurs

Redknapp, Parker complete unique double for Spurs

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

Harry Redknapp and Scott Parker completed a Spurs double in the English Premier League monthly awards for November.

Lazio fined for racist chanting at Europa game

Lazio fined for racist chanting at Europa game

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Lazio have been fined 40,000 euros for racist behaviour by their fans during the Europa League tie at Tottenham Hotspur last month, UEFA said on Thursday.

'Embarrassed' Wigan to refund fans

'Embarrassed' Wigan to refund fans

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Wigan Athletic's players have agreed to refund the club's travelling fans after Sunday's humiliating 9-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

Keane back at Tottenham

Keane back at Tottenham

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Ireland striker Robbie Keane rejoined Tottenham Hotspur from Liverpool on Monday after seven disappointing months at the Anfield club.